If you are buying a sliding compound mitre saw for the first time, you might like to read these useful tips about saw blades. They will make your life easier and keep you safe.
To start off, most DIY enthusiasts use the all-purpose blade that comes with the saw. If it's a reputable make, you will be able to carry out a wide variety of jobs around the home with this blade, and for many people, the original blade is the only one they will ever need.
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However, if you decide later on that you want to do more specialised work, such as precision cabinet making, it will pay you to go for more specialist blade to match the task, and incidentally, this applies to all prices of sliding mitre saw and to any make, from Makita to Bosch, from Dewalt to Hitachi. It really does pay to have the correct blade for the job, especially for finer work where you will be bringing together several wooden components.
If sliding compound mitre saws are new to you, you need to know that their blades have a less "aggressive" cut than other power saws, which means that the teeth of the blade need to be less "hooked". The "hook" angle is the thing to look out for. You need between zero and minus five degrees for a sliding compound mitre saw, otherwise the wood will be chewed up and things could get dangerous.
Whether you stick to the original blade that came with the saw, or build up a little collection of blades, here are some great tips (no pun intended) to keep them in top condition:
* Clean your blades so that resin from the wood does not build up as this will impede the movement of the blade through your work. Good cleaners are available from hardware shops specifically for this purpose. Be aware that you should not use caustic cleaners like oven cleaner, as this can loosen the carbide tips of the teeth. For a more natural cleaner, there's a product called "Simple Green", or you can even use baking soda and water.
* If it's getting hard to feed wood through your sliding mitre saw, the saw's blade may be in need of sharpening (assuming that everything else is adjusted correctly). Don't delay the sharpening and go to a professional.
* Keep your blades in a dry place and use a water repelling oil like WD-40 to keep rust at bay. It's a good idea to cut some scrap wood to start with if you have previously coated the blade for storage - you don't want to oil up a nice expensive piece of hardwood!
* Store blades flat, with card or something similar in between if you are stacking them, or you could chip the hard but brittle carbide tips.
Please follow these tips and you will get the best, and the safest, performance from your sliding compound mitre saw.
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Freud D1060X Diablo 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Fine Finish Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating Feature
- Features Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide with Titanium for long life and a flawless finish
- Super thin laser cut kerf gives extremely fast, durable, and clean cuts
- Non-Stick Perma-Shield coating to resist heat and reduce pitch build-up
- Laser-cut stabilizer vents trap noise and vibration keeping the blade cool and reducing blade warp
- Tri-Metal Brazing for impact-resistant tips
Freud D1060X Diablo 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Fine Finish Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating Overview
Super thin laser cut kerf (small diameter blades only) provides faster, cleaner, more exacting cuts. Perma Shield coating shields blade against heat, gumming, and corrosion. Durable micrograin titanium carbide tipped teeth are impact resistant to hold theFreud D1060X Diablo 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Fine Finish Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating Specifications
For a clean-cutting blade that creates smooth finish cuts in material such as veneer plywood and delicate hardwood, look no further than the D1060X Diablo 10-Inch Fine-Finish Saw Blade. This is your go-to blade for slicing through oak, pine, melamine, veneer plywood, and delicate molding. This blade's high tooth count minimizes grabbing of the workpiece, producing cuts that require little to no sanding. For strong, long-lasting resistance, the blades feature a tough steel plate and high-density carbide tips. |
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Achieving attractive results when working with fine finish material is all about clean, accurate cuts. The Freud D1060X makes this process easy, fast, and precise. To save you time, most cuts made by this blade require little to no sanding.
Trim carpenters, fine cabinetmakers, and avid do-it-yourselfers will want to keep this blade on hand for those special jobs that call for making smooth crosscuts in fine finish work. Appropriate application materials include oak, pine, melamine, veneer plywood, and delicate molding.
Produces Smooth, Quiet Cuts with Laser-Cut Kerf
The Freud D1060X's clean-cutting design means that you can enjoy the comfort of smooth performance. The thin 0.98-inch kerf between the blade's 60 Hi-ATB (alternate-top bevel) teeth is laser cut to provide ease of feed, so you have more control over the blade's position. This helps maximize both the accuracy of the cut and the efficiency of your work, so you enjoy a job well done and the ability to complete more tasks in less time.
An added bonus, the blade's laser-cut stabilizer vents reduce noise and vibration during operation, keeping your work environment more relaxed and your hands more in control. This feature also reduces friction and warping, helping to extend the blade's cutting life.
Features Shock-Resistant Carbide for Long-Lasting Precision
So you can count on it over the long term, the Freud D1060X is designed for durability. The blade's hardy teeth are protected by Freud's exclusive shock-resistant TiCo Hi-Density Carbide formula, which helps fight wear and tear and maintains blade sharpness up to four times longer than standard carbide. And protecting the blade is Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating that provides resistance to heat and corrosion.
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The Freud D1060X is a great addition to your workshop because it's designed with the versatility to fit a variety of miter and table saws.
This product is covered by Freud's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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